Taimaka Nutrition Surevey Enumerator Jobs in Nigeria

Taimaka Nutrition Surevey Enumerator Jobs in Nigeria; We are seeking enumerators to join our research team to work on multiple rounds of data collection. The enumerators will be responsible for collecting high-quality data on nutritional status and other indicators among children under 5 years of age and their caregivers at field sites in Yamaltu/Deba and Funakaye LGAs of Gombe state. Survey areas will include remote and hard-to-reach locations. The fieldwork for the first round of surveys is expected to begin in Gombe State in mid-May 2025.

Survey Enumerator Terms of Reference:

Duties and responsibilities:

Complete the 5-day data collection training in-person in Gombe, organized by the Taimaka Project, to learn how to administer research questionnaires (SMART or SQUEAC surveys) in a standardized way.

Explain the survey study to household members and maintain high levels of participation during data collection visits, including engaging with community members to increase awareness of the surveys.

Visit field sites, including in remote and hard-to-reach areas, to collect data on the child’s height/length, MUAC, and weight, and complete questionnaires on household members, child illness, mortality, and infant and young child feeding practices, among other topics.

Ensure that the anthropometric equipment is working properly and calibrated.

Take informed consent from the survey participants, following ethical standards.

Follow schedules and survey protocols, ensuring the collection of complete and accurate data.

Maintain accurate and confidential records of each household visit, including carefully and completely documenting data using ODK forms. Ensure form submission at the end of data collection day.

Ensure proactive communication and inform the line manager about any challenges faced during data collection.

Qualifications and skills:

Minimum educational requirement is secondary school certificate (SSCE) or equivalent, with a preference for candidates with post-secondary education in community health or a related field

Ability and willingness to visit households in remote areas

while carrying measurement equipment, including height boards and digital scales is required

Previous experience working on nutrition surveys or research studies with household or child data collection using ODK or KoboToolbox is strongly preferred

Previous experience in collecting anthropometric measurements (MUAC, height/length, weight) is strongly preferred

Previous experience in collecting qualitative data is preferred

Ability to fill lengthy questionnaires and write detailed, comprehensive notes in Hausa or English is required

Fluency in Hausa is required (written and spoken)

Proficiency in Fulfulde is preferred (spoken)

Proficiency in English is preferred but not required (written and spoken)

Attention to detail and experience in maintaining high standards of data quality is required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal, are required

Willingness to learn and adapt is required

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is required

Female candidates preferred

Flexibility to work over the weekends is required

How to Apply

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